The Fruits of the Messiah’s Ministry
Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Third Week Of Advent Matthew Luke 7: 19-23 Jesus here is stating the obvious to the agents of John the Baptist, who is confused and looking off-focus. he is looking at the Old Testament Prophecies literally. He is looking at them as prose – plain […]
The Parable of the Two Sons
Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Third Week Of Advent Matthew 21: 28-32 When asked to do something by someone you have a relationship with, if you are able to do it, it is natural to respond yes. When years back one of the Parish team Father’s asked me to become […]
The Authority of Jesus Questioned
Reflection on the Gospel of the Monday In The Third Week Of Advent Matthew 21: 23-27 The Pharisees are asking Jesus a direct question, “Tell us where were you schooled?” and Jesus seems to be reluctant to answer them directly, so he puts them a googly – a question they will not want to […]
Messengers from John the Baptist & Jesus Praises John the Baptist
Reflection on the Gospel of the Third Sunday Of Advent Matthew 11: 2-11 John the Baptist received the highest honour to be the Messenger to the coming of the King. This is indeed great honour, and this is what Jesus says/refers to, in honouring the Baptist. But the Baptist’s Disciples came to Jesus with […]
The Coming of Elijah
Reflection on the Gospel of the Saturday In The Second Week Of Advent Matthew 17: 10-13 The event of today’s Gospel takes place immediately after the transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor. There, Jesus was joined by Elijah and Moses, and they discussed about the coming passion of the Christ, in Jerusalem. The 3 […]
The Children of this Generation
Reflection on the Gospel of the Friday In The Second Week Of Advent Matthew 11: 16-19 Our process of living is governed by what we are taught and shown, even as we are growing from tiny infants to young adolescents. Some say the process starts right at the time of conception, with the emotions, […]
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
Reflection on the Gospel of the Thursday In The Second Week Of Advent The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Luke 1: 26-38 For with God nothing will be impossible. Mary said YES, to the call she was invited to, by the Angel, but we must note that it is not easy to […]
Jesus’ Yoke
Reflection on the Gospel of the Wednesday In The Second Week Of Advent Matthew 11: 28-30 “Come to me”. Imagine you standing on the opposite side of the road with 3 backpacks and a big suitcase. Our Lord is standing on the opposite side of the road with just a red mantle on his […]
The Prodigal Shepherd
Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Second Week Of Advent Matthew 18: 12-14 In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, we all know Jesus to be the ‘GOOD SHEPHERD’. But, what if today, we look at ourselves as being a Good Shepherd? Not meaning for us to take the place of […]
Jesus Heals a Paralytic
Reflection on the Gospel of the Monday In The Second Week Of Advent Luke 5: 17-26 Today’s passage shows us conversion of many different people. Starting with the four men who heard about Jesus’ presence in one of the homes of the disciples. They were the one who had complete faith that if they […]